Episode 93: 3:53 Miler Craig Engels on Training for Speed and his '80s-era Mustache

Episode 93: 3:53 Miler Craig Engels on Training for Speed and his '80s-era Mustache

You might know Craig as the 2013 Pan-American Jr. Games 1500m champion or the 4th place finisher at the 2016 US Olympic Trials in the 1500m. More recently, Craig won the USATF indoor mile and set a blazing 3:53 mile PR.

His list of personal bests is eye-popping:

  • 800m: 1:46:03
  • Mile: 3:53.93
  • 5k: 14:20.27

Craig is a fun guy to talk with because he doesn't take running too seriously. He's a fierce competitor but you'll also see how his running really took off in college when he was able to have fun with his team.

(it's funny how you perform better when you're having more fun outside of training...)

He also doesn't take himself too seriously, which I find incredibly refreshing. He rocks a mullet and an absolutely perfect 1980's style Burt Reynolds mustache. The RV only came after the mustache because he wanted to keep the 80's theme going.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Jason and Craig talk about how his career exploded in college, his affinity for running fast, and why your next breakthrough might require you to take running less seriously.

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Episode 24: How to Review An Entire Season (and plan for the next one)

Episode 24: How to Review An Entire Season (and plan for the next one)

You might recall George from episode 6 of the Strength Running podcast. We talked about a lot: What's the ideal length long run during marathon training? And half marathon training? Should you keep ...

1 Maj 201747min

Episode 23 - Dr. Simon Donato on Ultra-Endurance, Grit, and the Doors that Running Opens

Episode 23 - Dr. Simon Donato on Ultra-Endurance, Grit, and the Doors that Running Opens

It's not every day that you meet somebody with so many varied interests. And when you do, pay attention. Their insights and mental models are light years ahead of the average person. Simon Donato is o...

19 Apr 201740min

Episode 22: Dear Boston Marathon Runners:

Episode 22: Dear Boston Marathon Runners:

Boston is unlike any marathon in the world. It first started in 1897 with a whopping 18 runners. In 2011, nearly 27,000 runners ran the race on "Marathon Monday," also known as Patriot's Day in Massac...

12 Apr 20174min

Episode 21 - Nate Helming on Movement, Strength, and Dynamic Athleticism

Episode 21 - Nate Helming on Movement, Strength, and Dynamic Athleticism

Nate is the cofounder of The Run Experience. And he doesn't just have a USA Track & Field coaching certification. He's also completed continuing education courses in: USA Triathlon CrossFit CrossFit ...

3 Apr 201756min

Episode 20 - Author Matt Fitzgerald on "The Endurance Diet"

Episode 20 - Author Matt Fitzgerald on "The Endurance Diet"

Diet is more important than most runners realize - and the effects of poor eating habits can derail anybody's running: If you don't eat enough, you're more prone to running injuries and won't run as ...

22 Mars 20171h 3min

Episode 19 - Dathan Ritzenhein on Strength Training and Marathon Fueling

Episode 19 - Dathan Ritzenhein on Strength Training and Marathon Fueling

Ritz has more career highlights than there are spectators at the Boston Marathon (ok maybe not but still!): 3x Olympian at the 10,000m and marathon distances Former US Record holder in the 5,000m (12...

20 Mars 201752min

Coach James Dunne on Injury Prevention for Bigger Runners

Coach James Dunne on Injury Prevention for Bigger Runners

James doesn't look like the "typical" runner - he's 6'6" and 250 pounds. A former professional rugby player, James has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is fully insured member of the British Assoc...

9 Mars 20171h

Episode 17 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Failure

Episode 17 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Failure

In this short episode, Jason shares a letter from a runner named Colleen. She experienced self-doubt and was afraid of failure before a race. But with a positive mindset and a few inspiring lessons, C...

2 Mars 20174min

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